endocrine system

Question 1

Obesity and family history are factors for

Answer 1

diabetes mellitus type 2

Question 2

A disorder involving enlargement of the thyroid gland

Answer 2

goiter

Question 3

A disorder of the pituitary gland

Answer 3

gigantism

Question 4

Results from an overactive thyroid gland

Answer 4

Grave’s diseases

Question 5

Disorder treated w/ iodine

Answer 5

Goiter

Question 6

presents with cold intolerance, hair loss, weight gain and low blood pressure

Answer 6

hypothyroidism

Question 7

which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced

Answer 7

Cushings syndrome

Question 8

an autoimmune disease example

Answer 8

Grave’s disease

Question 9

Prolonged stress inhibits the body’s immune responses by

Answer 9

increasing the release of cortisol

Question 10

Which of the following results from an underactive thyroid gland

Answer 10

myxedema

Question 11

Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary to increase thyroid production?

Answer 11

TSH

Question 12

gland helps regulate calcium in the blood.

Answer 12

parathyroid gland

Question 13

What hormone is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas

Answer 13

Glucagon

Question 14

Testosterone is secreted by the

Answer 14

testes

Question 15

The exocrine glands release hormones into

Answer 15

a duct

Question 16

Which of the following glands in the endocrine system is located just below the larynx and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea

Answer 16

thyroid gland

Question 17

Which of the following body structures is a part of both the digestive system and endocrine system?

Answer 17

pancreas

Question 18

Which of the following glands is part of both the immune system and the endocrine system?

Answer 18

thymus

Question 19

Which of the following is used to indicate homeostasis in the body?

Answer 19

vital signs

Question 20

Which of the following body systems works with the respiratory system to transport waste products from the body’s cells?

Answer 20

cardiovascular system

Question 21

Which of the following body systems provides the framework to protect the body from pathogenic organisms and maintain fluid balance?

Answer 21

lymphatic system

Question 22

Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions?

Answer 22

transverse